February 5th, 2010 :
I got my dzire 2010 model today. There is no change in interior and exterior except the 1.2L K12M engine.
I have missed to get 1.3L engine by one day in December. So I was worrying about the pickup and power in new engine, as it is 100cc less than old one. But the power and pickup has not reduced in new engine. Maruthi have maintained the power as 1.3L engine. It is 85ps@6000rpm compared to 87ps@6000rpm.
Waiting to check the mileage. If we get around 17, as maruthi promises, it will be really good.
Overall it is Excellent to drive through !!!!!!
February 15th, 2010:
Roughly got around 13Km/L. Seems to be less. Waiting for the first service to have a clear idea on mileage.
February 20th, 2010:
Went to Bangalore from Chennai. Maintained the speed between 80 to 100 Kmph. Excellent to drive through. The performance was awesome.... Comfort was really good. What a Car man...... I am really happy to have dzire. It Rocks!!!!!!!!!
Previously I had driven to Bangalore with my Santro. I used to get neck pain and body pain too. In my Dzire, pain is nil.
February 27th, 2010:
This time I have got 16.5 KmPL. Checked Full Tank to Full Tank. Driven 462 Km, which includes around 370Km in highway and remaining in City. After 370 Km given for first service and after that driven only in City. Full time driven with AC and from beginning running only with Nitrogen air.
Even I feel the power and pickup have been increased after the first service. Excellent to drive in City and Highway.
Planned to drive only in City and will check again for the mileage.
Pros I noticed
1. Highly Comfortable
2. Very Good Pickup and Performance -> Never feel a decrease in power.
3. Highly silent engine (tried to start the car 2 times, which was already running :) )….
4. AC is excellent. In Chennai with 34c also I was driving only in the 1st knob and rarely to 2nd knob.
5. Integrated System and speaker is good – But outdated. USB would be better.
6. Boot Space :Went for a short trip with a Suitcase, 5 chairs, 1 stool and two food carriage. Still more space was there.7.
7. Very Good Mileage.
Cons I noticed:
1. Suspension is little hard in a highly bumpy road. No need to mind much, doesn’t seems to be major issue.
2. Back seat Legroom space : They should have provided little more.